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Kolkata, India
25 Oct—04 Nov 2015
IN AID OF THE STREET AND SLUM CHILDREN OF KOLKATA
Yoga with Children & Carers
Pranic Healing Experience Workshop with Yoga Guru
Sightseeing Visits to HOPE‘s Projects
Paramahansa Yogananda Trail
YOGAYOGA FOR HOPE FOR HOPE
ABOUT TABOUT THE HOPE FOUNDATIONHE HOPE FOUNDATION
For further info on the work of HOPE visit
www.hopefoundation.ie
www.hope-foundation.in
www.hopechild.org
or call +353 (0)21 4292 990
“HOPE IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE PROTECTION OF STREET AND SLUM CHILDREN
PRIMARILY IN KOLKATA (CALCUTTA), AND THE MOST UNDERPRIVILEGED IN INDIA,
TO PROMOTE IMMEDIATE AND LASTING CHANGE IN THEIR LIVES.”
The Hope Foundation is an Irish charity established
in 1999 in response to the plight of the street and
s lum chi ldren of Kolkata ( formerly
Calcutta) who face a bleak future of poverty,
disease, violence and premature death. These
children desperately need a chance to escape this
terrible cycle and change their futures.
The estimated population of street children in
Kolkata is over 250,000. HOPE is currently
reaching out to almost 30,000 street children
through education alone and thousands more
through primary healthcare, in partnership with
Irish Aid.
HOPE has offices in Cork, Dublin, Kolkata and the
UK. HOPE is also registered in the US and Germany
and works in partnership with local Indian NGOs.
Currently HOPE funds over 60 projects in the areas
of: education, healthcare, shelter, vocational train-
ing, drug rehabilitation, counselling and human rights
advocacy.
EACH PERSON who takes part in the
Yoga For HOPE fundraiser...
is directly contributing to helping change
children’s lives and offer them safety, dignity
and opportunities for a better future.
WHAT IS YOGA FOR HOPE?
Yoga for HOPE was established in 2009 by yoga teacher and dedicated supporter of HOPE, Mella Murphy,
to help raise much needed funds to support HOPE’s projects with the street and slum children of Kolkata.
After 5 successful years Mella has passed over the group leadership to past Yoga For HOPE participant Suzi
von Mensenkampff in association with Gillian Houlihan, long standing supporter of HOPE and Yoga For
HOPE Co-Leader. Suzi and Gillian are proud to carry Mella’s vision to the next level taking people on a
spiritual journey to meet the children of Kolkata.
Suzi is a Certified Chopra Vedic Master who will bring a daily Meditation Practice, The Seven Spiritual Laws
of Yoga and Ayurveda for Perfect Health to the itinerary having trained at The Chopra Center University in
California with Dr. Deepak Chopra.
Gillian is a Certified Pranic Healer who has studied the teachings of Grand Master Choa Kok Sui, the
Founder of Pranic Healing, in Kolkata, Ireland and in the UK. She has the capacity to hold space whilst
combining her experience in Reiki, Spiritual, Pranic and Distant Healing which she has married beautifully for
the last 34 years with her caring role as a pharmacist.
Together they have designed a programme for Yoga teachers and enthusiasts to share their knowledge
and pass on the gift of Yoga to the children and the carers in The Hope Foundation’s protection homes in
Kolkata, West Bengal, to help enrich their lives. The program also includes a workshop with a Yoga Guru, a
Pranic healing experience, a visit to Yogananda’s Ashram and birth place and sightseeing in Kolkata.
A unique aspect of this trip is visits to HOPE’s projects in Kolkata. We believe it is vitally important for
participants to see first-hand just where your fundraised money is being put to use. Most importantly you
will get a chance to work directly with the children on the projects and you will also see other projects like
schools, medical facilities and craft cooperatives run by HOPE together with our Indian partner groups.
This is a unique opportunity to lend a much-needed helping hand and you will never forget your time with
the children of Kolkata who have been given so little but have so much joy to share.
DO I HAVE TO BE A YOGA TEACHER OR THERAPIST TO TAKE PART?
No you do not need to be a Yoga teacher or therapist to take part. However you do need to have some yoga
experience and an interest in yoga/meditation/healing/ayurveda. Our vision is to bring like minded
people on this spiritual and healing journey. We value every member of the group and recognise that each
person has a gift in connecting with the children and staff in unique ways.
HOW MUCH DO I HAVE TO RAISE TO TAKE PART?
Each participant is asked to raise $3,000 to take part and must pay
for their flights privately in addition to this amount. You can choose
to fundraise or pay yourself, or both, depending on what suits you.
HOPE will supply information and support on fundraising to all par-
ticipants. Out of these funds, less than half will go to cover some of
your travel costs with the balance going as a direct donation to
HOPE’s projects. Participants must book their flights themselves.
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WHEN DO I NEED TO SUBMIT THESE FUNDS?
The following instalments of funds are requested for the trip:
1) Deposit $300: On Registration
2) Balance $2,700: 4 Weeks prior to departure.
WHAT IS COVERED BY MY FUNDRAISING TARGET?
Your $3,000 will cover: Hotel accommodation, breakfast and evening
meals, tour guides, all transport in India.
It does NOT cover: Your flight, visa for India, police check cert, vaccinations and malaria tablets, single
room supplements, pranic healing experience, travel insurance, or off-itinerary activities.
HOW CAN I FUNDRAISE FOR THIS TRIP?
When you sign up to take part, HOPE will send you further information on fundraising and you will
receive support from our Head Office in Ireland. Enlist as many helpers as you can to help you reach your
target! It may feel daunting however, once you begin to think in terms of generating fundraising oppor-
tunities, there are no end of possibilities! A previous participant committed to making the trip 8 weeks
before departure and was truly amazed by the manifestation and generosity that quite simply appeared
following that commitment - this will happen for you!!
I HAVE VERY LITTLE YOGA EXPERIENCE / I AM A BEGINNER, DOES THIS MATTER?
No. Group leaders Suzi von Mensenkampff and Gillian Houlihan are very experienced and will guide
and support you should the need arise. As we have all discovered from our previous Yoga trips, the
children teach us all more than we could ever teach them! It is their uninterrupted ability to be present
and open that helps remind us to do the same. Our Yoga is viewed purely as a gift to be shared, and is a
fun avenue to connect and bring peace to the children and ourselves. The emphasis is really on sharing
time and energy with the children and carers.
WILL I FEEL OVERWHELMED BY WHAT I SEE?
Kolkata is unlike any other city and there will no doubt be elements of the trip that you are likely to have
never experienced: However you will be fully supported by the staff and Yoga For HOPE organisers to
ensure you ALWAYS feel safe, supported and at ease. There is always someone available to you at anytime
throughout the trip and beyond.
I AM NOT ABLE TO MAKE THE TRIP THIS TIME BUT I WANT TO HELP?
There are several ways in which you can help this trip, by holding your own fundraising events eg. coffee
morning, table quiz or raffle etc.
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
FILL OUT THE REGISTRATION FORM INCLUDED WITH THIS PACK AND
RETURN TO HOPE WITH A DEPOSIT OF $300
PLUS 2 PHOTOCOPIES OF YOUR PASSPORT
EMAIL TO:
Learning yoga encourages
children to build trust in their
inner selves, to be creative, and
helps to release anger, fear and
sadness.
Yoga helps children develop
abilities that will be carried into
their daily lives: body awareness,
flexibility and co-ordination.
Breathing and visualisation
techniques teach kids how to
focus, relax, and develop self-
control.
Out of increased inner strength
and boosted self-esteem will
come a sense of well being and
self-respect.
YOGA YOGA
FOR CHILDRENFOR CHILDREN
Y o g a F o r H O P E i n c l u d e s :
inspirational yoga, breathing and
meditation with Suzi. A visit to
Paramahansa Yogananda’s Ashram
and birth place. A workshop with an
Indian Guru is included along with visits
to Jain Temple and Mother Teresa’s
tomb; an opportunity to soak up the
culture of India. There will also be a chance for you to
experience Pranic Healing and Ayurvedic treatments. In
addition to this you will visit HOPE’s projects where you will
bring Yoga to the children and their carers and help enrich
their lives.
ITINERARYITINERARY
MELLA MURPHYMELLA MURPHY
F O U N D E R , Y O G A F O R H O P EF O U N D E R , Y O G A F O R H O P E
Mella has practiced teaching the
many schools of yoga in Europe,
Africa and India for over 40 years.
She is also a qualified psychological
hypnotherapist and counsellor.
“October 2006 found me part of a team of Hope Foundation
charity walkers going to the Himalayas, India, in aid of the
street and slum children of Kolkata. The poverty and suffering
in Kolkata must be seen to be believed. I was humbled and
saddened to witness such conditions but delighted to be part of
a charity which was making such a difference to these
children’s lives. In the midst of all this deprivation would you
believe I found LOVE!! I went to India with the intention of
giving a little and I received a soul-mate in return; a wonderful
man who has enriched my life! 2008 found us returning
together with HOPE to the street and slum children of Kolkata
and also to have our marriage blessed and witnessed by the
charity which brought us together - The Hope Foundation.
In 2009 I decided I wanted to become more involved and to
use my passion for Yoga to help the many children of
Kolkata who had touched my life.
MESSAGE FROM SUZI & MESSAGE FROM SUZI & GILLIANGILLIAN Inspired by Mella Murphy’s passion for yoga and
dedication to The Hope Foundation we are proud
to carry her vision to the next level on Yoga For
HOPE 2015. We are excited to bring you on this
journey to Kolkata to meet the children and their
carer’s.
As a Chopra Certified Vedic Master Suzi feels
guided to share the experience that Yoga For
HOPE has brought to her life and her experience
of Yoga and Meditation. It is both humbling and
inspiring to bring these gifts to the children of
Kolkata. Yoga becomes the connection, there
is no separation, we are all one.
Yoga means union of our body, mind, spirit and
environment and we really get to experience this
union during our time in India. We laugh, we cry,
we sing, we dance, and we also take time out
to find the stillness and silence within. We heal
and gain a deeper understanding of who we
are and what makes each of us unique.
Gillian brings a wealth of experience from her
years of working closely with Mella and Yoga
For HOPE and her bond with the children of
Kolkata. As an empathic healer, Gillian
combines Reiki, Spiritual, Pranic and Distant
healing which she has married beautifully for
the last 34 years with her caring role as a
Pharmacist.
It is very much the group of people that
come together who provide a wealth of re-
sources, presence and open-hearted sharing
which facilitates the growth in all of us!
Susan Forrest: + 353 214292990 The Hope Foundation Head Office, Cork. Ireland
Skype: Suzivonm
Email: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]
FACEBOOK: YOGA FOR HOPE 2015 WEB: WWW.HOPEFOUNDATION.IE
If any or all of this trip inspires or delights you, if you are curious or even
feel daunted by the way it resonates with you, or if you would like to talk
and connect with us to find out more about Yoga For HOPE please feel free
Our combined vision, is to accompany you on an authentic life changing journey to meet the
wonderful light filled street children of Kolkata whilst funding and supporting the incredible
ongoing work of The Hope Foundation.
Namaste,
Suzi & Gillian
YOGA FOR HOPE 2015 Registration Form
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ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________
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EMAIL:____________________________________________________________________
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ACCOMMODATION
*SINGLE ROOMS: The accommodation budget for Yoga for HOPE is based on 2 people sharing a room. If you would prefer a single room there is a single supplement payable (in addition to your fundraising). This trip’s cost will be confirmed before departure. This extra cost should be advanced to HOPE before departure along with your fundraising money. Single rooms are subject to availability.
Please tick your accommodation preferences below:
Twin Room sharing
Twin Room sharing with Partner of my choice: NAME: _____________________________
Single Room (I agree to pay the single supplement TBC)*
DEPOSIT $300 - PAYMENT DETAILS
Cheque/Draft Enclosed: made payable to: The Hope Foundation
Bank Lodgement: Please contact Susan Forrest at the HOPE Cork office for details
Credit/Debit Card: Please call Susan Forrest at the HOPE Cork office with card details
I confirm that I agree to the Yoga for HOPE Terms & Conditions overleaf (required) I confirm that I am in sufficient good health to take part in this trip (required) I give permission for my contact details to be given out to other trip participants who may like to contact me before or after the trip (optional)
I give permission for HOPE to include me on their mailing list for further info about the work of the charity and future fundraisers (optional)
I agree to raise the required amount in sponsorship for HOPE and agree to lodge this with the charity by the set deadline.
SIGNATURE: _____________________________ DATE: ___________________
PLEASE POST THIS COMPLETED FORM + 2 PASSPORT PHOTOCOPIES + DEPOSIT TO:
YOGA FOR HOPE , THE HOPE FOUNDATION, SILVERDALE GROVE, BALLINLOUGH, CORK, IRL (+353 21 4292990)
OR REGISTRATIONS CAN ALSO BE SCANNED AND EMAILED TO: [email protected]
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Participants must be over 18yrs at the time of
the trip. Under-18s must be accompanied by a
parent or guardian (over 21yrs).
2. All funds submitted to HOPE towards your trip
fund are non-refundable. In the event of
cancellation, these funds will be appropriated to
HOPE’s street and slum children’s projects minus
travel fees incurred. In the event that you are
having trouble reaching your target, please call
HOPE for assistance and to discuss possible op-
tions.
3. The budget for Yoga for HOPE is based on:
Accommodation: 2 persons to a twin
room;
Meals and transport as per itinerary to be
set by HOPE and our group leaders.
The costs of your flight, a visa for India, travel
insurance cover, vaccinations and malaria tablets,
single rooms, pranic healing experience, changes
to flights, and non-itinerary-listed activities are
NOT covered by your fundraising total of
$3,000. The cost of a Police Check, which will be
required by HOPE, is also not covered.
4. Fundraising for Yoga for HOPE will be over-
seen by HOPE. You should keep HOPE informed of
your public fundraising activities and abide by any
guidelines given by HOPE in relation to fundrais-
ing practices.
5. HOPE, our group leaders and our representa-
tives in Kolkata reserve the right to make
changes to the trip itinerary if necessary eg. due
to project restrictions.
Participants are required to travel to Kolkata with
the group and remain with the group for the
duration of the trip.
6. Your passport must have at least 6 months
validity left from the time of the trip to apply for
an Indian Visa.
If your passport expires before this please renew
as soon as possible and forward a copy to HOPE.
7. All participants should be covered by a travel
insurance policy taken out by yourself. However,
please be aware that any pre-existing medical
conditions may NOT be covered by this policy,
always check with your Insurer.
8. By signing up to Yoga for HOPE you are con-
firming that you are in sufficient good health to
take part in this trip however in some cases a let-
ter confirming this may be requested from your
doctor.
Please inform HOPE before signing up if you have
any medical condition that could affect you on
this trip. HOPE reserves the right to refuse a
place on this trip to anyone deemed medically
unfit to take part.
9. All participants in Yoga for HOPE must take full
r espons i b i l i t y f o r get t i ng a l l the
necessary vaccinations for India, obtaining
malaria medication and bringing adequate sup-
plies of any existing medication.
As HOPE has no qualified medical staff, please
do not contact our office for
details of the required vaccinations for this
trip. You will need to attend your own GP or a
travel medical specialist in this regard.
If you choose not to get shots or take
medication or prefer to use alternative
medications, that is your personal choice and
HOPE can bear no responsibility.
10. Participants are responsible at all times for
your own health and safety and the safety of
your personal possessions. While HOPE, will do
all we can to ensure the best conditions possible
for your trip, we cannot accept responsibility for
any injury, loss or damage that may be suffered
by you during the course of your trip or for condi-
tions in India that are outside of our control.
Thank you for your support,
TOGETHER
we can make a difference!